The Kwara state government ordered a total lockdown of Offa in the Offa Local Government Area of the state following confirmation of coronavirus cases in the town.
The State Technical Committee on COVID-19 on Monday confirmed two coronavirus cases, including the wife of Obanimomo and a UK returnee.
The state Deputy Governor, who is also the Chairman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19, Mr Kayode Alabi, said the lockdown was aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 virus in Offa.
The deputy governor said that the lockdown would start as from 6pm on Wednesday (today), adding that the traditional ruler of the town, Olofa of Offa, Oba Muftau Gbadamosi (Esuwoye) 11 had been briefed.
